Ala troopers to enforce 'move over' law

Montgomery, AL – - State troopers say drivers in Alabamawill soon be required to move over or slow down when there's anemergency vehicle on the side of the road. The Press-Register reports that motorists who fail to do socould face a ticket. The law that requires drivers to move into the next lane or slowdown used to be known as the "Blue Light" law. It was changedearlier this year to include all emergency vehicles with flashinglights, not just law enforcement vehicles. Now it's called the"Move Over" law. Trooper spokesman Cpl. Steve Smith says troopers have beenissuing warnings up to now. But starting Jan. 1 they'll beginticketing violators. ---